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Canada’s economy is showing clear signs of a slowdown, as the total value of all goods and services sold was essentially unchanged in July and August — and likely September, too.  GDP was greater in May than it is now, Statistics Canada says. Canada’s economy is showing clear signs of …

Some Canadians are calling for an expanded carbon tax exemption for home heating fuels after the federal government announced it won’t apply carbon pricing to heating oil for three years.  Federal Liberals facing increasing political pressure to take tax off other heating fuels. Some Canadians are calling for an expanded …

A German Israeli woman who was seized by Hamas at a music festival on Oct. 7 is dead, the Israeli government said on Monday.  Shani Nicole Louk, 22, was among those seized at a musical festival on Oct.7 during attack. A German Israeli woman who was seized by Hamas at …

An advocacy group devoted to amplifying the voices of Indigenous women says Buffy Sainte-Marie, a musician known for decades of Indigenous activism, engaged in a great deception regarding her origin as an Indigenous Sixties Scoop survivor.  Advocacy group says evidence that contradicts songwriter’s claims to Indigenous ancestry ‘overwhelming,’ An advocacy …

Photo shows the Bureau of the Treasury in Intramuros, Manila. MANILA, Philippines — The country’s outstanding debt saw a slight decrease, reaching P14.27 trillion at the close of September, the Bureau of Treasury reported on Tuesday. The amount is 0.6% lower, representing a decrease of P80.9 billion compared to the August debt …

Hundreds of international students are scrambling after an Ontario college revoked their January admissions letters, prompting concerns about how a lack of provincial oversight keeps colleges from facing repercussions for admitting more students than they can handle.  More government oversight required, says student association president. Hundreds of international students are …

General Motors has reached a tentative deal with its largest workers’ union, ending a six-week strike at the automaker.  If ratified, workers will get 25% hourly pay increase over 4 years. General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old …

Miss Grand International Philippines 2023 Nikki de Moura (Facebook/Nikki de Moura)  MANILA, Philippines — Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil called out Philippine representative Nikki de Moura for being unprofessional. Nikki failed to enter the Top 20 in the pageant held in Vietnam last October 25. In a recent TikTok …

Cast members from “Friends,” which won Outstanding Comedy, series pose for photographer at the 54th Annual Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2002. From L to R are David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Mathew Perry, Courtney Cox Arquette, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc. (AFP/Lee Celano)  …

What to expect from Philippine Airlines’ new Premium Economy Class Philippine Airlines (PAL) is taking its Premium Economy Class (PECY) to new heights, offering passengers traveling to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport an exclusive and enhanced experience. Starting this November, PAL is initially rolling out a range of new privileges for …